Nuclear Nachos Recipe

Overview:

Ready in just 26 minutes, these Nuclear Nachos are perfect for lunch or as a snack, offering a delightful Tex-Mex flavor explosion 🌶️. They’re highly adaptable, allowing you to amp up the heat to your desired level with the addition of jalapenos or ground red pepper.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 504.6 per serving
Rating: ⭐ (2 reviews)

Ingredients:

8 cups of tortilla chips
4 cups of no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup of diced green chilies
1/4 cup of chopped green onion
10 dashes of Tabasco sauce
2 ripe avocados
1 lemon (juiced)
1 cup of sour cream
4 jalapenos or ground red pepper (optional, to taste)
4 cups of grated cheese (of your choice)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, diced green chilies, chopped green onion, and Tabasco sauce.
If you’re feeling adventurous, add chopped jalapenos or ground red pepper for an extra kick! Let the flavors meld for about 15 minutes.

2. Layer the Chips:

Preheat your broiler.
Arrange the tortilla chips in a shallow 8″ x 10″ baking dish, ensuring they form a single layer.

3. Add the Sauce:

Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the tortilla chips. Ensure every chip gets a generous coating of the flavorful mixture.

4. Top with Cheese:

Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the sauced chips. The cheese will melt beautifully under the broiler, creating a gooey, irresistible topping.

5. Broil to Perfection:

Place the nachos under the broiler for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning!

6. Prepare the Avocado Topping:

While the nachos are broiling, prepare the avocado topping. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency.

7. Final Touches:

Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the mashed avocado. This will add a zesty brightness to the creamy topping.
Once the nachos are golden and bubbly, remove them from the broiler.

8. Serve:

Spoon the avocado mixture and dollops of sour cream over the hot nachos. For an extra spicy kick, add slices of jalapenos or ground red pepper.
Serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey and the flavors are at their peak!

Recipe Notes:

These Nuclear Nachos are highly customizable. Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, black olives, or cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
For a milder version, you can adjust the heat by reducing the amount of Tabasco sauce or omitting the jalapenos altogether.
Don’t forget to warn your guests about the potential heat level, especially if you decide to go with the Thermonuclear or 911 strength! 🚒